The British Standards Institution (BSI) has announced the launch of a new standard for inclusive PPE.

Balfour Beatty has shared its plans to encourage more women into the trade occupations needed to deliver the Lower Thames Crossing.

A free toolkit to help construction managers create neurodiverse teams has been launched.

Focusing on price wars instead of people-first delivery could lead to short-term wins but long-term misery.

Think Circle, The Coders Guild and the West of England Combined Authority have joined forces to launch the Women in Leadership initiative.

Ashe Construction has launched an initiative that aims to increase the representation of women and underrepresented groups on site.

Neurodivergent colleagues could help businesses become more successful if the right steps are taken to make workplaces more inclusive, according to a new study.

The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has launched its seventh cohort of the Women into Home Building programme. 

CM People examines the need to make everyone feel included at work and the potential benefits that come with treating allyship as a skill.

Contractor Beard has launched a business-wide skills initiative to support workforce development.

Progress remains slow when it comes to creating a clear pathway for women into management and leadership in construction.

AtkinsRéalis has introduced inclusive head protection for its workforce, allowing wearers to make adjustments to accommodate different hair types and some religious headwear.

Construction needs inclusive leaders, but everyone has a role to play in driving positive change.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced the shortlist for the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards 2025.  

Amey has become a patron of the Multicultural Apprenticeship and Skills Alliance, reflecting its commitment to diversity, inclusion and social mobility across the UK infrastructure sector.

The Greater Manchester Institute of Technology works with contractors to design qualifications to meet the sector’s needs. CM People speaks to some of the key players to hear how its apprenticeships are setting up the future workforce.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has signed a new five-year memorandum of understanding to help advance equity, diversity and inclusion across the built environment sector. 

Following recent backlashes for the trans community in the UK and abroad, Caroline Gumble emphasises the importance of showing allyship with LGBTQ+ colleagues.